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Creative Dance

10:00am - 10:30am
Health & Movement
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6)
Program Type: Health & Movement

The library is teaming up with Lake Michigan Dance Academy to offer Creative Dance for kids! This class will introduce your child to basic principles of dance through new and imaginative ways of moving. For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Show & Snack

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Food, Movie
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Movie
Event Details:

Beat the summer heat! Chill out in the library and join us for a movie!  Popcorn and water will be provided, while supplies last. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergens

Food allergens may be present.

Friends of the Library Book Drive

05/13/2024 @ 9:00am - 05/17/2024 @ 5:00pm
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Allendale Friends of the Library is hosting a book drive to gather materials for their book sale on Saturday, May 18 from 9 AM - 3 PM.

Paint & Pop

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Channel your inner Bob Ross - join us for guided painting and sip on some pop. All materials will be provided by the library. Registration required.

OAISD Play N Learn

10:00am - 11:00am
Educational Skills
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6)
Program Type: Educational Skills
Event Details:

This Ottawa Area ISD program is designed for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Monthly sessions are based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Moms with Moms Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Movement
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Allendale Friends of the Library will be hosting a spring book sale. All proceeds of the book sale go back into funding the library. This year the Friends of the Library are sponsoring the Early Learning Playspace in the children's area.

Adult Book Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us each month as we discuss a different book. We hope to see you there!

This month's book is The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katrina Bivald. Limited copies are available at the library to pick up starting April 22.

Coffee & Crafts

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Join us each month for a craft.  Registration is required and limited.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Allendale Township Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.

Moms with Moms Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Movement
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Pop-In Playtime

9:00am - 12:00pm
Educational Skills
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6)
Program Type: Educational Skills

Pop in anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM for some fun, free play. Through purposeful play, children will develop language, motor, and social skills. For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Moms with Moms Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Movement
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Take & Make Activity

All Day 6/10 - 6/15
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Front Desk
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A free activity for kids and teens to take home and complete. One per child, please. Available while supplies last.

June 10-15: Adventure book

Backyard Safari with Outdoor Discovery Center

10:00am - 11:00am
Educational Skills, Presentation
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Allendale Community Park
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Educational Skills, Presentation
Event Details:

Have you ever explored your backyard jungle? Rolled over a log? Or turned over a rock? So many wild animals call our backyards home, or at least pass through them.

Creative Dance

10:00am - 10:30am
Health & Movement
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6)
Program Type: Health & Movement

The library is teaming up with Lake Michigan Dance Academy to offer Creative Dance for kids! This class will introduce your child to basic principles of dance through new and imaginative ways of moving. For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Boba & Beads (for Teens)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Food
Registration
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens (Ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of boba tea and pony bead bracelet making! All materials will be provided. For ages 11-18. Registration required. 

Program partially sponsored by Tea Time Cafe.

Adventure Play for Kids

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Movement
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Allendale Community Park
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

Are you ready for an adventure? Join us and our friends from Ivy Rehab for an active playtime that incorporates both the mind and body, with fun obstacles and challenges. Geared towards ages 5-12. 

Moms with Moms Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Movement
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Show & Snack

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Food, Movie
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Movie
Event Details:

Beat the summer heat! Chill out in the library and join us for a movie!  Popcorn and water will be provided, while supplies last. 

Movie: Wonka (PG)

 

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergens

Food allergens may be present.

Take & Make Activity

All Day 6/17 - 6/22
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Front Desk
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A free activity for kids and teens to take home and complete. One per child, please. Available while supplies last.

June 17-22: Dragon egg

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6)
Program Type: Storytime

We'll read stories, sing songs, practice early literacy skills, and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Coffee & Crafts

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Join us each month for a craft.  Registration is required and limited.